IS DIRECT DEMOCRACY COMPATIBLE WITH REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY

Democracy is 'rule by the people' or 'people power'. The term has its origind in the greek word demokratia- a union of demos (people) and Kratos (power).

A democrtic system of government gives citizens a sat in choosing the politicans and in some cases even the policies that will shape their everyday life.

Diect Democracy is where citizens are given a direct input into the decision making process.

YES--- Elected representavtives often enjoy length terms in office of up to 5 years (due to the fixed term parliment). Referndums and recalls make them more directly accountable betweenelections thereby enhancing representative democracy.

YES--- Many MPs simply toe the party lime and do as the whips tell, Them rather than thinking for themselves and/or reresenting the interests of their consituents. Incorporating elements of direct democracy would remind the representatvives of who they were elected to serve.

IS DIRECT DEMOCRACY COMPATIBLE WITH REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY

Democracy is 'rule by the people' or 'people power'. The term has its origind in the greek word demokratia- a union of demos (people) and Kratos (power).

A democrtic system of government gives citizens a sat in choosing the politicans and in some cases even the policies that will shape their everyday life.

Diect Democracy is where citizens are given a direct input into the decision making process.

YES--- Elected representavtives often enjoy length terms in office of up to 5 years (due to the fixed term parliment). Referndums and recalls make them more directly accountable betweenelections thereby enhancing representative democracy.

YES--- Many MPs simply toe the party lime and do as the whips tell, Them rather than thinking for themselves and/or reresenting the interests of their consituents. Incorporating elements of direct democracy would remind the representatvives of who they were elected to serve.